Compliance efforts are, at best, an important
form of insurance. However, environmental investments can have a
significant positive return. In industries from chemicals to consumer
products, we've helped companies add shareholder value through their
environmental actions. Our approach to realizing financial gains is predicated on four principles 1. Treat environmental issues as competitive opportunities 2. Match the analysis to the decision 3. Monetize the environmental impact 4. Communicate, communicate, and communicate.

The environmental arena is too often the province of druids - a
fraternity of technical specialists who don't speak the language of
business yet who exert enormous power over many business operations.
Driven by legal structures, their work rarely provides competitive
advantage and is often value-destroying. Against this backdrop, The Assabet Group provides strategic counsel on
how to integrate the environment into core business decisions in a way
that enhances the franchise. By identifying opportunities to reduce
risk, lower cost, and enhance revenues, we can help you understand the
parameters of the business issue, determine the range of opportunities,
and develop actions that will create value.

Trained in disciplines far removed from the environment, most business
managers utilize legal and technical staff for environmental affairs.
While effective in a compliance-oriented environment, to integrate the
environment into competitive business strategy this approach has
limitations. The Assabet Group conducts tailored seminars and symposia to orient
senior management on the emerging environmental trends and how they
will - or won't - become business issues. Drawing on our network in the
public, private and non-profit sectors, we help you better anticipate
and manage the opportunities you will face in the future.

The nature of our work dictates that we work with
senior managers of businesses or heads of significant business units.
The Assabet Group works with clients in two ways: Traditional fee for
service, and by sharing in the financial value created by our work
together. Please call for more information on our services and consulting capabilities.